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Amnesty at the Edinburgh fringe: Stand Up for Freedom - videohttp://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2011/aug/24/amnesty-stand-up-freedom-video
Amnesty International has always had great support from comedians, who value the right to freedom of speech more than most. At last week's Stand Up for Freedom comedy night at the Edinburgh festival, a 1,200-strong audience watched the best of fringe comedy and also did their bit for human rights. Here's a sneak peek at the sold-out show, with Ed Byrne, Holly Walsh, David O'Doherty and Jenny Eclair<br /><br />• This is a short clip from episode four of <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/10/amnesty-international-jimmy-wales-aung-san-suu-kyi?INTCMP=SRCH">Amnesty TV</a>. You can watch the full episode on 26 August <a href="http://tv.amnesty.org.uk/">here</a> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2011/aug/24/amnesty-stand-up-freedom-video">Continue reading...</a>Edinburgh festival 2011ComedyEdinburgh festivalAmnesty InternationalStageCultureWorld newsHuman rightsLawComedyWed, 24 Aug 2011 15:59:50 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/culture/video/2011/aug/24/amnesty-stand-up-freedom-videoAmnesty TV/Amnesty TVAmnesty TV Edinburgh Festival special Photograph: Amnesty TVGuardian Staff2011-08-24T15:59:50Z